The Terrifying Danger Of Wearing Makeup In North Korea | Shady | Refinery29

On this episode of Shady, our host Lexy Lebsack travels to Korea to uncover the reason behind the danger of wearing makeup in North Korea. An underground network of women are smuggling beauty products into the country as an act of rebellion. Press play to watch this week's Shady!



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